Primary school · Torquay
Shiphay Learning Academy term dates
Shiphay Learning Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Torbay council's standard term dates. We don't have Shiphay Learning Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Torbay council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Torquay, Devon TQ2 7NF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 373
Trust: RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: www.shiphay.com
Ofsted
Inspected in October 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Shiphay Learning Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Torbay council's standard term dates — Shiphay Learning Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Shiphay Learning Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.